5 Ways to Dress Up Your Backyard this Summer

Who wouldn’t love a great backyard? In Australia, improving your outdoor living space, particularly your backyard, is something that can easily be done considering the year-round weather conditions that the country has. Apart from this, adding thousands to your property’s value, which has always been a part of the culture, can be achieved by having a backyard that stands especially out during this season.

Here are some ways to spruce up your outdoor space:

1. Maximize the space of your backyard

Don’t hesitate to take advantage of as much yard space as you can, especially if you have plenty of it available. Remember that ” bigger is better” if you want to avoid overcrowding and if you’re fond of having larger parties.

 2. Add lighting and shade

It is crucial to include some kind of cover or shading for at least part of the deck, so it can still be usable even during the hottest season. In addition, you may also want to surround your backyard or any outdoor areas, such as your decks, pathways and patios, with lighting to create atmosphere and mitigate stumbling in the dark. Trust us, this will make a great difference!

3. Use your space accordingly

It is important to plan how much room you have to build so that you will have an idea on the shape and size of your backyard. You need to consider what sort of gatherings you will hold, how many people you are planning to invite as well as the activities you would like to do. For instance, if you are the type of person who prefers big parties, you might want to separate your tiers or other distinct areas, including one for outdoor cooking and one for eating. On the other hand, smaller groups might want a single area, and may be more likely to choose built-in benches.

Furthermore, if your property has a little space, you may want to consider opening up the living room through the use of sliding doors to make your space look bigger. You can also add greenery to make your small outdoor space look lively and magical.

4. Consider it as a room

We know that it can be difficult to decide how you might best use your outdoor space, so we suggest that you would see it the same way you would with any other part of your home. If you don’t have a lot of space, making it comfortable and easy to hang out on is still workable. Just add some furniture like seating and tables without overcrowding the space or you may also add lighting, tiles or stones and greenery like how you plan to work in your other rooms. Lastly, the pathway between living and outdoors should also be seamless to ensure entertainment gets easier too. 

5. Maintain your backyard

Of course, maintaining your backyard is just as important when it comes to taking care of your home exterior and garden. You may add some decking woods which can be an attractive option due to the stain they will have in the long run. Besides, there are a lot of other woods, although more expensive, that can be easier to take care of and last longer. Believe us when we say it’s worth the investment. The same goes for pools, which we know are high maintenance but can be highly rewarding.

Moreover, it’s also a good idea to prepare some designs you want to achieve and start learning how to tend a landscaped garden. Not only is it a great leisure activity, but it can also save you a lot of money.  However, it is also not that bad to seek help from professionals to give you assistance in decorating your backyard. It all boils down to how much time, money and effort you’re willing to invest.

Whether you’re thinking of selling your property or just looking to create the perfect home, dressing up your backyard is definitely something you won’t regret